Best time to surf in Angola
May to June, August for intermediate surfers, April to May, August for beginners, and June for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 13 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water | Best region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 26 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| February | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 28 °C | Luanda |
| March | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 28 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| April | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.9–1.3 m | 27 °C | Luanda |
| May | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 26 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| June | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 24 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| July | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 21 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| August | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 21 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| September | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 23 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| October | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 25 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| November | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 26 °C | Cuanza Sul |
| December | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 27 °C | Luanda |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
By region
| Region | Intermediate | Beginners | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuanza Sul | May, August | few beginner days | 20–27 °C |
| Luanda | May to August | April to May, August | 21–28 °C |
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Angola?
April, with about 1 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is May to June, August.
When is the best time to surf in Angola for beginners?
April to May, August, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Angola?
June has the biggest typical surf (about 1–1.4 m at the spots we follow).
Can you surf in Angola in summer?
Mostly small: June to August bring almost no good days for intermediate surfers; it is the season for learning, not for good waves.
How warm is the water in Angola?
About 21 °C in August (Springsuit 2 mm or vest) to 28 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest).
More: all surf spots in Angola · this week's forecast · wetsuit by month · why the swell period matters.